Archive for the ‘Retail’ category
Property entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani talks about his business journey
When Iran-born entrepreneur Hamed Ehsani arrived in Kenya shortly after the Iranian revolution, business was the last thing on his mind.
‘Zimbabwe is picking up, but business people need patience’
“The Zimbabwean retail sector is actually booming at the moment. There is a huge amount happening,” says Marc Sternberg, MD of Spark ATM Systems.
Ranked: Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping centres
The top five shopping centres in sub-Saharan Africa, based on their attractiveness for international tenants.
Developing winning products for emerging markets
Traditional approaches to product development are coming under strain as emerging markets start to dominate the global economy.
Interview: The man who is bringing the Subway franchise to Kenya
American entrepreneur Christopher J. Bak runs two Subway franchises in Tanzania, and plans to expand to Kenya later this year.
Top business leaders share their thoughts on Africa’s emerging consumer
There is increasing evidence of a growing consumer class in Africa.
How a US company is selling fashion accessories manufactured in Ghana
Della is a US-based fashion accessories brand that sells handcrafted bags and other items produced by seamstresses working in the village of Hohoe, Ghana.
Inadequate local production: Shoprite still needs to import eggs into some African countries
Sourcing fresh produce locally is still a major challenge in some African countries.
How companies can tap into the rise of the African consumer
“The fact that the African middle class has been so far overlooked and underserved means a relatively empty marketplace with a very receptive audience.”
Traditional paper books still king in Kenya, but probably not for long
Dinfin Mulupi caught up with Text Book Centre director Sarit Shah, to find out how e-books pose a threat to its business.
Online grocery shopping still not big in South Africa, but retailers should prepare
South Africa is lagging behind in terms of online grocery shopping despite having a developed and competitive retail landscape.
Understanding the African consumer
McKinsey’s Reinaldo Fiorini and Safroadu Yeboah-Amankwah share their research concerning the changing face of the African consumer.
Interview: Shoprite CEO talks retail in Africa
Shoprite Holdings chief executive Whitey Basson discusses foreign investment in Africa’s retail sector as well as Shoprite’s expansion into the continent.
African chains to drive the development of retail on continent
Despite the recent entry of Walmart and clothing chains such as Zara and Gap, Africa is still not high on the agenda of most international retailers.
Nigeria moving forward, but still a difficult business environment
Nigeria is definitely moving forward, although it remains a challenging country in which to do business, says Derrick Roper, CEO of Novare Equity Partners.
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Angola a rewarding market for patient investors
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Oil industry and SMEs creating business opportunities in Uganda
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Oranjemund – Namibia’s new boom town?
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Looking to enter Francophone Africa? Why Senegal might be a good option
at May 24th, 2013
